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Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Best pub in London' that was once owned by Madonna and Guy Ritchie
The Punch Bowl in Mayfair has been named the best destination pub in London London, with its impressive collection of over 3,500 pubs, offers a diverse range of watering holes from traditional taverns to themed hotspots scattered across the city. These establishments vary from well-known chains to hidden treasures and even some celebrity-owned venues. Some of these pubs boast a rich history dating back centuries, with a few of the oldest believed to have first opened their doors in the 1500s. Recently, one pub has been crowned the cream of the crop. The Punch Bowl, nestled in Mayfair, clinched the title of 'best destination pub' in the Muddy Stilettos 2025 London Awards. This historic pub, believed to have been established around 1750, gained fame in the 2000s when it featured in the documentary I'm Going to Tell You a Secret, which chronicled Madonna's life in 2004 and captured her and then-husband Guy Ritchie enjoying an evening at the pub. Fast forward to March 2008, and the couple, along with nightclub mogul Piers Adam, bought the pub for a reported £2.5 million. Following their divorce in November 2008, Madonna's shares in the pub were transferred to Ritchie/ In 2013, Ritchie sold the pub to Alexander Langlands Pearse, owner of Cirrus Inns, which operates numerous pubs nationwide, reports the Express. During its golden era under A-list ownership, the pub was a favourite haunt for the wealthy and famous. Notable patrons included Prince William and Prince Harry, David Beckham, Leonardo DiCaprio, Justin Timberlake, and Jude Law. Visitors to the pub, since the change in ownership, have left rave reviews on TripAdvisor, with one writing: "Very cozy, old school pub. The service team and bar team dressed and fit the character of the property. "The fire was much needed after the windy walk and the Mulled wine was great. Food looked good but we only went for drinks during our afternoon stroll. A must see for out of town visitors." Another added: "A superb dining experience! Great service and excellent meal. The staff were all friendly and efficient - we were made to feel very welcome and suggestions were spot on and thoroughly enjoyed! Will definitely be back soon!!" While a third penned: "So impressed by the amazing team at The Punchbowl. The food was fantastic and I have never seen a Head Chef walk casually around ensuring everyone is enjoying their meal. "It was also a great indication how well run the kitchen is to enable her to do this. Thank you Mira! The service, the ambience, the bar - all top tier! We had a fab night and felt well and truly spoilt! Thank you Punchbowl team!" A fourth visitor said: "Amazing date venue with a really good ambiance and amazing staff! We were served by Jess and Anabelle who were lovely! And what a Great wine list!"
Time Out
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The best pub in London in 2025, according to lifestyle guide Muddy Stilettos
It is officially beer garden season! The weather is now clement enough for you to sit outside the best of London's pubs and sip a shandy in the sun. It's also time for a lucky boozer to be named the best in London. Congrats to the Punch Bowl in Mayfair, which lifestyle guide Muddy Stilettos has named the city's 'best destination pub' in the 2025 Muddy Stilettos Awards. Now in its 12th year, each year the awards recognise a host of shops, pubs, hotels and venues according to public votes. The Punch Bowl is a Georgian pub on a central London backstreet (Farm Street, to be exact). It used to belong to Guy Ritchie and Madonna, who bought it from Greg Foreman, son of gangster and Kray twins associate Freddie Foreman, in 2008. Ritchie sold the pub in 2013 and it was refurbished in 20914. It's now run by Butcombe Brewery and, impressively, is open from 8am for breakfast, serving a £50 sharing brekkie grill platter. The Grade II-listed boozer dates back to 1750. Speaking about the pub's win, The Punch Bowl's general manager Kyra Roberts said: 'We're absolutely delighted to have won Best Destination Pub in London! The team works tirelessly to give our guests the very best experience – from our exceptional food and drink to the live music, supper clubs and quiz nights we organise each month. 'We love the community we serve and to know our reputation for quality is spreading, leading to us winning an award as prestigious as this, is incredible!' The Punch Bowl beat out other pub finalists The Albion in Islington, The Holly Bush in Hampstead, The Three Crowns in Stoke Newington and The Wolfpack Inn in Fulham.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Church pastor and members march into town centre with cross for Good Friday
Church members have marched with a cross this morning as part of an event marking Good Friday. Pastor Stan Smith, 66, of Grace Church Atherton, walked through the town from 10.45am to 11.45am while carrying the cross on his back. Around 30 other members of the Alma Street church joined him for the occasion with some taking turns carrying the cross, which weights around 30kg. The route took Pastor Smith from his church down to Market Street in Atherton, and then past the Punch Bowl pub, before returning to the town centre. In the town centre the group sang a hymn and put a sketch board with different shapes representing the Christian message. The walk in Atherton (Picture: Phil Taylor) The walk in Atherton (Picture: Phil Taylor) Pastor Smith said: "It was great, we sang along the way and had a good time. "It was the first time me and a few of the others carried a cross like this in around 45 years." Pastor Stan Smith with the sketch board (Image: Phil Taylor) The walk in Atherton (Picture: Phil Taylor) Pastor Smith added that it was a "joyful" event which paid tribute to the importance of Easter. Grace Church recently merged with the long-established Atherton Evangelical Church, which has produced a growing congregation. This Easter marks the one year anniversary of the merger.
Associated Press
20-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Pegasus Resources Inc. Enters Purchase and Sale Agreement with Ashley Gold Corp. for Icefield Property
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2025 / Pegasus Resources Inc. (TSX-V:PEGA)(Frankfurt:0QS0)(OTC Pink Sheet:SLTFF) (the 'Company' or 'Pegasus') is pleased to announce that it has entered into a purchase and sale agreement (the 'Agreement') with Ashley Gold Corp. ('Ashley Gold') for the sale of the Icefield Property, located in British Columbia (the 'Property'). This Agreement was signed on March 19, 2025, and no finders fees are associated with the transaction. This strategic transaction underscores Pegasus' commitment to creating shareholder value by monetizing non-core assets while maintaining a strong focus on advancing its flagship uranium projects in the United States. 'Our agreement with Ashley Gold represents a significant step in unlocking value from the Icefield Property while allowing Pegasus to retain strategic exposure to its potential,' commented Christian Timmins, CEO of Pegasus. 'This deal supports our broader strategy of monetizing non-core assets to drive growth in our high-potential uranium portfolio in the U.S. With board representation and equity participation rights, Pegasus remains deeply engaged in the Property's future development.' Director Noah Komavli added, 'This agreement not only secures Pegasus' continuing interest in the Icefield Property via share ownership and Board representation, but also reinforces our collaborative approach to exploration. We are confident that Ashley Gold's expertise will unlock the value of this asset, benefiting both companies and their shareholders. I look forward to working closely with Ashley Gold's management.' Agreement Highlights Purchase Terms: 1. In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, Pegasus will receive 8,000,000 common shares of Ashley Gold (the 'Shares') as follows: (i) 6,000,000 Shares of Ashley Gold upon signing the Agreement, subject to Ashley Gold's filing requirements with the Canadian Securities Exchange. All 6,000,000 Shares have the usual statutory four month and a day hold period, plus agreed contractual hold periods as follows: (ii) 2,000,000 Shares within 60 days of receiving drill permits for the Property. 2. Ashely Gold will grant Pegasus: a seat on Ashley Gold's Board of Directors, ensuring direct influence and oversight of the Property's progress; and the right to participate in future Ashley Gold financings to maintain a minimum of a 10% equity stake in Ashley Gold. 3. Royalty Provisions: Ashley Gold shall assume the entirety of the royalty obligations of Pegasus under its original option agreement and royalty agreement with DG Resource Management Ltd., the original vendor of the Property to Pegasus in 2020. About the Icefield Property Gold Mountain Highlights Location: Early-stage gold-silver property ~50 km NW of Golden, BC, covering 1,863 ha. Historical Results: Vertebrae Ridge Highlights Location: Early-stage copper-polymetallic property ~80 km NW of Golden, BC, covering 5,324 ha. Punch Bowl Highlights Location: Early-stage gold property ~90 km NW of Gold Mountain, covering 1163 ha. Historical Results: Historic assays up to 80 oz/t Au (1960s). Numerous high-grade veins confirmed during 1987/1989 exploration. 2021 Exploration (see January 4, 2022 news release): Discovered a new copper-mineralized zone approximately 2.5 km southeast of the main gold zone. 37 samples were collected, with six samples returning copper values greater than 0.1% and up to 1.68% Cu. 2023 Exploration Program (see December 7, 2023 news release): Conducted an abbreviated late-fall program due to forest fire activity across Canada. 25 rock samples collected, with the following results: Seven samples returned greater than 0.13 g/t Au. Three standout gold values: 4.70 g/t Au, 3.87 g/t Au, and 1.61 g/t Au. Extended the strike length of a gold-bearing quartz vein set to approximately 200 meters. Identified previously unsampled mineralized quartz veins on McGillivray Ridge. Targeted pyrite-bearing quartz veins within recessive phyllitic lenses, historically returning up to 573.7 g/t Au ( Shaw, 1989). Pegasus's Vision for Growth Pegasus remains committed to responsible exploration and delivering shareholder value through the advancement of its uranium projects in Utah and strategic partnerships like this one. NI 43-101 Disclosure The technical information in this news release was prepared and/or reviewed by Nathan Schmidt., a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Schmidt is registered as a Professional Geoscientist with Engineers Geoscientists of British Columbia (#48336) and an employee of Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. (Permit to Practice #1003035). Some results discussed in this document are historical. Pegasus Resources nor the qualified person have performed sufficient work or data verification of the historical data. Historical Ag and Au results from Gold Mountain were presented in original documentation as troy oz/short ton and were converted to g/t using conversion of 34.28. Although the historical results may not be reliable, the Company nevertheless believes that they provide an indication of the 'Project's potential and are relevant for any future exploration program. About Pegasus Resources Inc. Pegasus Resources Inc. is a diversified junior Canadian mineral exploration company advancing high-potential uranium projects in Utah, USA. The Company remains committed to responsible exploration and creating value for its shareholders. On Behalf of the Board of Directors: Christian Timmins President, CEO and Director Pegasus Resources Inc. 700 - 838 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6 PH: 1-403-597-3410 X: Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information This news release contains certain information that may be deemed 'forward-looking information' with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in the industry to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward-looking information includes statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words 'expects,' 'plans,' 'anticipates,' 'believes,' 'intends,' 'estimates,' 'projects,' 'potential' and similar expressions, or that events or conditions 'will,' 'would,' 'may,' 'could' or 'should' occur. Forward-looking information contained in this press release may include, without limitation, statements regarding creation of value for Company shareholders, including value derived from its transaction with Ashley Gold and the results of operations. Although the Company believes the forward-looking information contained in this news release is reasonable based on information available on the date hereof, by its nature, forward-looking information involves assumptions and known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Examples of such assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, assumptions, risks and uncertainties associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry events; the receipt of required regulatory approvals and the timing of such approvals; that the Company maintains good relationships with the communities in which it operates or proposes to operate, future legislative and regulatory developments in the mining sector; the Company's ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital on favorable terms; mining industry and markets in Canada and generally; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies; competition; the risk that any of the assumptions prove not to be valid or reliable, which could result in delays, or cessation in planned work, risks associated with the interpretation of data, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits, the possibility that results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations, as well as other assumptions risks and uncertainties applicable to mineral exploration and development activities and to the Company, including as set forth in the Company's public disclosure documents filed on the SEDAR+ website at The forward-looking information contained in this press release represents the expectations of Pegasus as of the date of this press release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. Readers should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. While Pegasus may elect to, it does not undertake to update this information at any particular time except as required in accordance with applicable laws.
